M&A, JV and Shareholder Disputes

Eldwick Law is recognised for its expertise in resolving complex disputes relating to mergers & acquisitions, shareholder agreements, sale and purchase agreements, joint ventures, derivate claims, and unfair prejudice petitions.

Our expertise is both domestic, in corporate litigation before the English courts, and global, in advising on high-value and complex disputes. Our experience spans multiple industry sectors including oil and gas, hospitality, and finance. Such disputes can involve litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution methods, such as mediation.

Engaging us early helps you resolve disagreements swiftly, minimise disruption to day-to-day operations and protecting the interest of all parties involved.

 

Representative matters:

• Successfully defending in a High Court shareholder dispute involving a communications company for allegations of various breaches of clauses in the Shareholder Agreement (inter alia).
• Acting in a shareholder dispute involving a UK company with significant real estate assets, in claims for unfairly prejudicial conduct
• Advising a minority shareholder for misrepresentation and breach of fiduciary duties against a Singaporean private equity firm.
• Advising a 50% shareholder of a company with a chain of hotels on claims for unfair prejudice.
• Advising a minority shareholder of a UK company in relation to breaches of a Share Purchase Agreement and unfair prejudice claims.
• Acting for a minority shareholder of a UK Plc (in administration) on claims for unfair prejudice arising out of the conduct of senior management, and their proposed restructuring.
• Acting for the shareholders and UK limited company in claims against a director and major shareholder. Obtained injunctive relief, and summary judgment, following proceedings in the High Court.